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Bulgaria's battery boom: From zero to global leader

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 14:38
In under two years, Bulgaria has become one of the world's most battery-intensive energy markets. Can the surge last — and what will it mean for conventional power generators?

How Bulgaria become a global leader in battery storage and what this means for the country's grid and energy market?

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 14:38
In under two years, Bulgaria has become one of the world's most battery-intensive energy markets. Can the surge last — and what will it mean for conventional power generators?

Iranian President Pezeshkian brought a diplomatic tone to New York for UNGA. What did his remarks signal?

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 14:37
Iran's president used his trip to New York this week for the UN General Assembly to signal openness to talks over the nuclear dispute. However, the chances of a major breakthrough on the war remain low.

After Xi-Trump summit, US-China rivalry remains frozen. Is this to Beijing's advantage?

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 14:35
The US president showcased White House construction projects and hosted a lavish dinner with tech CEOs, but the summit made little progress on key issues such as trade tensions and AI regulation.

Pope Leo XIV begins four-day pilgrimage to France

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 13:48
The pope has landed in Paris, where he and President Macron will navigate the rules of religious state visits in secular France. Leo's trip will mix pilgrimage and politics on questions of morality and human existence.

Volkswagen, Audi to recall almost 1 million cars in Germany

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 12:40
Volkswagen and its subsidiary Audi are to recall nearly a million vehicles in Germany due to a potential steering fault.

Why farmers are pairing crops with solar panels

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 12:31
From cooler soil to paid grazing land, farmers are finding solar panels can do more than generate power.

India news: Elections 'rigged,' allege Rahul Gandhi and Cockroach party

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 11:53
The Cockroach party has urged India's opposition parties to stop contesting what it calls "rigged" elections and threatened nationwide protests over the Election Commission's voter-list revision. DW has more.

Germany news: Parliament approves fuel tax cut

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 11:28
German lawmakers hope to drive down fuel prices by cutting taxes on gas and diesel from October 1. Meanwhile, students in many cities are set to protest against military conscription. DW has the latest.

Italy to ban burqa in schools, limit foreign pupils

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 11:10
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government has passed new school rules capping the number of students who don't speak fluent Italian and banning face coverings.

Ethiopia: Internet disrupted in Tigray amid conflict escalation

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 10:44
A web monitor reported an internet disruption in northern Ethiopia amid renewed fighting between the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and the federal government.

Nepal's leader says his country is paying the price of climate change

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 07:51
Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah called the devastating Nepal-Tibet floods a "warning to the world" — and questioned if the world had "really heard that warning."

Jürgen Klopp starts Germany job with shaky Netherlands draw

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 01:16
A late Netherlands goal denied Jürgen Klopp a win in his first match as Germany coach. The former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund boss has big ambitions, but the game showed he's going to need more time to achieve them.

UNGA Day 3: Netanyahu defends Israel as delegates walk out

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 22:11
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza the "greatest lie of the century." Many delegates walked out for his General Assembly speech. Mahmoud Abbas also spoke via video.

UNGA: Gaza dominates agenda as Abbas, Netanyahu speak

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 22:11
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza the "greatest lie of the century." Many delegates walked out for his General Assembly speech. Mahmoud Abbas also spoke earlier. DW has more.

Three-way battle for power in world chess: Who will be elected FIDE president in Samarkand?

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 21:59
The era of Russian presidents is coming to an end at the World Chess Federation (FIDE). Two Germans and one Kazakh are up for election. Among the issues at play are money, Kremlin influence, and unanswered questions.

Ethiopia's military says it killed hundreds of TPLF rebels

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 21:37
The TPLF fought against against the Ethiopian military from 2020 to 2022 in a conflict that saw hundreds of thousands of civilians killed. A resumption of fighting has sparked fears of another brutal war.

After several difficult years, economists now expect German economy to grow

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 20:04
Germany's economy is growing again, but recovery remains on shaky ground. High government spending is keeping the economy afloat, while energy prices, a shortage of skilled workers and debt continue to weigh on it.

CNN, MS NOW, Politico regain access to White House

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 19:41
A federal judge has ordered President Trump to restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico after he banned the media outlets from the premises. Hours later, the media announced they had been granted access.

Houthi advances in Yemen drive displacement, deepen humanitarian crisis

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 19:26
With more than 132,000 people already displaced by the latest fighting and Houthi territorial gains, Yemen is on the brink of slipping back into a full-fledged humanitarian emergency. DW spoke with people on the ground.

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